Service Credit Union Vice President of Marketing Karen Benedetti along with local branch officials kicked off the weeklong of donations by contributing 100 food vouchers to the Portsmouth Salvation Army Tuesday morning.

This is the sixth consecutive year, Service Credit Union contributed to charitable food centers in New Hampshire for the Thanksgiving holiday. The credit union also donated gift cards and food baskets to families in need on U.S. military installations in Germany.

The Rochester Salvation Army and the Somersworth Community Food Pantry will get 50 food vouchers each, while the Salem Food Pantry will receive 20 turkeys and 20 food gift certificates.

Service Credit Union’s holiday giving campaign is highlighted by a food and monetary donation to the New Hampshire Food Bank. The credit union collected non-perishable food items from all of its branches in New Hampshire and one in Falmouth, Mass.

“Service Credit Union has been serving New Hampshire for more than 55 years and we were eager to roll up our sleeves and support the community during this time of need,” says Gordon Simmons, president/CEO of Service Credit Union. “We realize that times are tough for many individuals and we want to do our part to support the communities where we do business and help the families who live in them. We take pride in making sure families can provide during the holidays.”